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Opinion  |  29:09:21
World Heart Day – an opportunity to raise awareness of the world’s biggest killer
Started by the World Heart Federation, this global campaign raises awareness about the risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke; the world’s leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year.
Case Study  |  17:09:21
35-year-old woman receives over £27,000 in compensation for sepsis and other injuries suffered as a result of negligence during childbirth
In April 2018, our client went into labour and was admitted to hospital. Despite presenting with a persistently high temperature, no antibiotics were prescribed as she developed sepsis. Unfortunately, as a result of being prescribed beta blockers for atrial fibrillation, the severity of her sepsis was also hidden from medical professionals.
Opinion  |  17:09:21
World Patient Safety Day: what is being done about healthcare inequality?
Sophie Angwin-Thornes explores how World Patient Safety Day can be used to highlight inequalities in outcomes from our healthcare system.
Opinion  |  17:09:21
‘Safe maternal and newborn care’ – what is actually happening to improve NHS maternity services in the UK?
Kerstin Scheel reviews the current state of maternity care in the UK, and what is being done to improve patient safety in this area.
Opinion  |  17:09:21
The impact of COVID-19 on primary care and patient safety
For World Patient Safety Day, Sarah White reviews the current situation in primary care following the pandemic, and what this means for patient safety.
Opinion  |  13:09:21
How to spot post-natal sepsis, the most common cause of maternal death
Faye Marks speaks with Professor Dimitrios Siassakos, Consultant in Obstetrics, about the importance of recognising sepsis in women who have recently given birth, including symptoms to be aware of, and what should happen if medical attention isn’t sought promptly.
Opinion  |  13:09:21
10 years of World Sepsis Day – here’s a reminder of what you need to know
Over the last 20 years, there has been a growing recognition that sepsis is one of the most common and potentially life threatening conditions faced by the human race.
Case Study  |  27:07:21
£350,000 settlement following delayed breast cancer diagnosis at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Our Medical Negligence team settled a cancer compensation claim for a client following a negligent delay by the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in diagnosing her with breast cancer.
Opinion  |  26:07:21
How should a GP help manage high cholesterol or diagnose a heart attack?
Mistreatment of cardiac health issues can cause life-changing damage. Here Divya Anand explains how a GP should manage two key heart-related issues.
Case Study  |  22:07:21
£150,000 negligence claim highlights the value of GP medication reviews
A medication review is the periodic, usually annual review of the patient with their GP at which the continuing need for the repeat prescription medication is considered. These reviews play an important role in ensuring a patient is on the right medication and doesn’t remain on medication unnecessarily.
Opinion  |  21:07:21
New NHS patient safety system a step in the right direction
Sophie Angwin-Thornes takes a look at the new patient safety system in the NHS that could help make the reporting and analysis of patient safety events easier and more effective.
Opinion  |  07:07:21
Cardiac care in a pandemic: an unfolding tragedy?
Joachim Stanley from our specialist cardiac negligence team explains the range of issues that coronavirus has caused in cardiac care.
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